Cut out and won't resrart

hog-man80 · 6th March 2017, 09:56

My Rover diesel estate started, and drove a few yards then cut out. I had previously driven about three miles, and then parked the car. It would not restart. The fuel light had just come on, as it has done before, and I have driven much further. So I put in two gallons, and now shows just over quarter full. The under bonnet pump is whirring for a minute or so, then stops, but repeats if I turn off the ignition, and then on again. The cam sensor seems to be a favourite, with non start issues, but would that cause it to cut out? The fuel filter is recent. Thanks in advance.
Paul.

Mike24 · 6th March 2017, 10:26

I am by no means an expert, but from what I've read the cam sensor, whilst often the cause of non-starting, has no effect once the engine is running, and is unlikely to be the cause of cutting out. If pumps are not the issue, I would recommend checking the plenums for water -- especially if you have had rain recently.

Mickyboy · 6th March 2017, 12:47

It won't be cam sensor it's only used for starting,
Is the EML light on ?

Stickman · 6th March 2017, 21:53

In tank pump buddy
Regards
Chris

Mike Noc · 7th March 2017, 07:38

Yep - try putting another couple of gallons in the tank.

As mentioned it can't be the cam sensor but could be the crank sensor. When you crank it over does the rev counter needle bounce up a bit?

And of course, as also mentioned, you have checked that the plenum chamber is dry and the ECM hasn't gone for a swim?

6th March 2017, 09:56	#1
hog-man80 Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2014 Location: Beccles Posts: 46 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cut out and won't resrart My Rover diesel estate started, and drove a few yards then cut out. I had previously driven about three miles, and then parked the car. It would not restart. The fuel light had just come on, as it has done before, and I have driven much further. So I put in two gallons, and now shows just over quarter full. The under bonnet pump is whirring for a minute or so, then stops, but repeats if I turn off the ignition, and then on again. The cam sensor seems to be a favourite, with non start issues, but would that cause it to cut out? The fuel filter is recent. Thanks in advance. Paul.

6th March 2017, 12:47	#3
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6th March 2017, 10:26	#2
Mike24 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Auto Saloon Connoisseur SE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Coventry Posts: 358 Thanks: 166 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	I am by no means an expert, but from what I've read the cam sensor, whilst often the cause of non-starting, has no effect once the engine is running, and is unlikely to be the cause of cutting out. If pumps are not the issue, I would recommend checking the plenums for water -- especially if you have had rain recently.

6th March 2017, 21:53	#4
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	In tank pump buddy Regards Chris

7th March 2017, 07:38	#5
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,551 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Yep - try putting another couple of gallons in the tank. As mentioned it can't be the cam sensor but could be the crank sensor. When you crank it over does the rev counter needle bounce up a bit? And of course, as also mentioned, you have checked that the plenum chamber is dry and the ECM hasn't gone for a swim?